My grandmother always made “Spanish Rice” as a side dish when cooking Mexican dishes like enchiladas or chile rellenos. Her dish was a simple rice-o-roni with a can of diced tomatoes and black olives. My other grandmother had a similar dish using instant white rice, but hers had ground beef and a few more vegetables…
Avocado Pico de Gallo
I became a big fan of fresh Pico-de-gallo years ago when my friends and I visited Mexico a couple times a year. I like the bright, fresh flavors of pico-de-gallo over salsa or chile sauces. When it comes to dipping tortilla chips or topping a fresh street taco I like the crunch of the fresh…